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Belgium vs Egypt: World Cup Clash of Titans
15 Jun
Summary
- Belgium and Egypt begin their 2026 World Cup campaign Monday.
- Mohamed Salah is closing in on Egypt's all-time scoring record.
- The match will be held at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Seattle hosts a significant 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G opener on Monday, June 15, as Belgium faces Egypt at Lumen Field. This matchup features two favorites looking to break their respective World Cup slumps.
Belgium's "golden generation," including stars like Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, and Kevin De Bruyne, is potentially in its final quest for a World Cup trophy. Head coach Rudi Garcia is expected to blend experienced players with emerging talents such as Jeremy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere.
Egypt, under coach Hossam Hassan since 2024, is motivated by its absence from the 2022 World Cup. Captain Mohamed Salah, possibly in his last World Cup appearance, is just two goals shy of becoming Egypt's all-time leading scorer, a record currently held by his coach.
The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo, with live streaming available on Fubo. The predicted starting lineups show strong attacking potential for both teams.
